Kelly Jenrette: Just Keep It Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.)
Today, I’m talking with Texan actress Kelly Jenrette.
Staring in the ‘Handmaid's Tale’ and ‘Grandfathered’, she’s been in multiple hit shows and was nominated for an Emmy for her role in the 'Handmaid's Tale.'
Kelly tells me all about her career as an actress, how she got into performing, and what she does to prepare for each role. We talk acting, cooking, and how the virus has affected both our lives.
The virus has been tough for everyone but even in these times Kelly gets me giggling and we have a good laugh on the way…
“Just KISS it. Keep it simple stupid. ” - Kelly Jenrette
Time Stamps:
04:07 - Working with Jeffrey White and how they prepared for their scenes together in 'All Day and a Night.'
06:33 - How the director involves the actors in the creative process and how this made Kelly grow as an actor.
10:37 - Kelly’s first series role she booked.
12:16 - The Handmaid's Tale and getting nominated for an Emmy.
14:50 - What it was like auditioning for the show.
17:04 - The performance Kelly’s done that she was most proud of.
18:05 - The most challenging parts of being an actress.
19:53 - Kelly’s lifelong love of performing.
23:02 - Kelly’s adversity to cooking.
26:28 - The special diet that Kelly follows.
29:04 - Eating goat curry and trying different cuisines.
33:21 - My favourite dish to cook.
34:47 - Kelly’s top acting tip ‘K.I.S.S’.
36:40 - The problems COVID-19 has made for the entertainment industry.
43:42 - The last projects Kelly shot.
48:00 - The way Kelly researches her roles before shoots.
Resources:
All Day And A Night
The Handmaid's Tale
Grandfathered
Uncorked
Black Rebirth Collective
Manhunt Deadly Games
Texas Real Food